Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Bears Release Former Pro Bowler in Shocking Pre-Free Agency Move

Bears Release Former Pro Bowler in Shocking Pre-Free Agency Move

Summary

The Chicago Bears are making changes before the NFL free agency period begins. They plan to trade wide receiver DJ Moore and release linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to save money. This will give them flexibility to pursue new players in free agency.

Key Facts

  • The Chicago Bears are trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills.
  • The trade will give the Bears a second-round draft pick and save them $16.5 million.
  • The Bears plan to release linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, freeing up more money.
  • Edmunds has played in the NFL since 2018 and started at least 15 games in six seasons.
  • The Bears now have over $40 million in cap space to spend during free agency.
  • Center Drew Dalman has retired, adding to the Bears' financial flexibility.
  • The Bears might target center Tyler Linderbaum, a top free agent, as free agency begins.

Source Information